A GREAT FIND!

They have just opened up new Savers Store right in my neighborhood. It is in walking distance. If you do not know of or have a Savers in your town, it is like a Salvation Army Thrift Shop. Great things for a great price.
Well, look what I found on my first visit.

 These two lovely cups are from the "Flowers of the Month Collection". These Royal Albert are in good condition. I only have only 2 of 12, but I love them just the same.

When It Rains, It Pours Goodness!

Today was a gracious day. I just received my Tax Returns which was so greatly need at this point. I was so excited. After receiving the check, my neighbor came with a box in his hand to my door. What could this be?
When it rain, it pours goodness. It was my Tea Cup Trade Package from Jenny's Heart. 
I had been waiting for this for a couple of days, after Jenny told me she had sent it. I was beginning to worry. My package was sent to the wrong house.

My address is 210 and it was sent to 201. I am very lucky I have good honest neighbors. 
It was very well protect in a plastic container. I will remember this style of packing on my next tea cup trade.

It contained much love and care. I want to thank Jenny for all the thought she put into this package.

All wrap tightly with care was this lovely fine china tea cup. I love the soft colors in the pattern.

I also received a travel map of her town in Franklin, Va, a Yankees Candle travel Car spray (Garden Sweet Pea),  travel body powder, two boxes of Russell Stove Chocolates, a Valentine's note pad and a beautiful pink flower scarf that Dollie like to keep warm in.

With all the travel items, I feel I must take a trip to visit my new friend in Franklin, Va.

My Tea Cup Trade With "JENNY"S HEART"!

My tea cup trade partner is a lovely lady named Jenny.
When you get a chance, go and visit her at "JENNY"S HEART"
I spent so much time looking to find that perfect tea cup to buy for her. Then after days of not finding what I wanted, I realized that a trade should be something special of mine, something I treasure, not bought. So, I sent Jenny a cup and sauce from my favorite China Dinner Set.

This set was given to me many years ago from and old friend that has pasted away. It was from his mother. They were from Poland. The pattern is a soft pink and blue floral. It's beautifully trimmed with gold.

It was hard to show you the label on the bottom, but it says Johann Haviland  Bavaria, Germany.

I love the pattern on this china. I have done some research on the company and  it's a good quality china wear.

The tea cup has a charming and elegant style.

I hope she will love this tea cup as much as I enjoyed giving it to her.
She told me she loved dainty things, so I also sent her some antique ladies hankies. You must not send a tea cup with no tea, so I sent her Whole Leaf Organic Tea Sachets.

I want to thank Shanon at Faith Hope And Cherrytea for  this wonderful way to make friends.

About Valentine's Day

About Valentine's Day

February 14th.

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and lovers. The roots of Valentine's Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even then on February 14th.




It is a romantic event for lovers and a fun event for kids and family. Many a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall in love.

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The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and many. It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this holiday as is romantic dinners.

Valentine's Day Tea Table.

                                I would like to share my Valentine's Day Tea Table. 

The table is set with my fine porcelain tea set, chocolate roses in the water glasses for each guest and fresh roses in my vintage water pitcher as a centerpeice.

Have a wonderful Tea Time!

National Hot Tea Month!

With the cold winter weather, it wonderful to celebration National Hot Tea Month. There are so many tea swaps and teacup trades going on in this month.  I would love to join them all. I just adore friends coming together and enjoying the taking of tea and sharing their passion.

                                                "Treasures from a resent tea swap"

                                        I have a passion for teacup dollies. This one is hand made.

So, join in the fun and enjoy this cold month of January, with your new cup from the teacup trade and the tea from the tea swap.
A Teacup Trade can be found here.
A Tea Swap can be found here
I know I will!

Welcome 2016!

I never make a New Year Resolution, but I am going to make one this year. It will be to take more time for myself. I am not saying that I am going to be selfish, but to not put myself on the back burner, like I have been doing. I really enjoy caring for me family, giving my all to my job, volunteering all my spare time to Hearthside and time at daily monitoring my websites and blogs. Somewhere in all of this, I have not spent any time to self improvement. My spiritual health is in need of repair. My physical health need a lot of attention.
After saying all that!
Happy New Year to all my readers and friends and keep healthy in 2011!